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Ministry of Education
Union HRD Minister to confer Swachh Vidyalaya Puraskar 2017 – 18 in New Delhi tomorrow
The Union Minister for Human Resource Development, Shri Prakash Javadekar will confer the Swachh Vidyalaya Puraskar 2017 – 18 at Dr. Ambedkar International Centre on 18th September, 2018 in New Delhi, as a part of the Swachhata Hi Seva campaign launched by Prime Minister on 15th September, 2018. Dr. Satya Pal Singh, Minister of State, HRD will also be present on the occasion.
The Department of School Education and Literacy, MHRD launched the Swachh Vidyalaya Puraskar in 2016-17 to honour the schools that have done exemplary work in the field of water, sanitation and hygiene. These awards are given to ensure long term sustainability and behaviour change towards cleanliness. It also provides a benchmark and roadmap for schools to make further improvements. This year, first time the awards have also been extended to private schools besides government and government aided schools.
This Puraskar was launched as a follow up to the Swachh Vidyalaya Initiative launched in 2014. In his Independence Day address to the nation on 15th August, 2014, the Prime Minister declared that all schools in the country should have toilets with separate toilets for girls within a period of one year. Only then our daughters will not be compelled to leave schools mid way.
Under Swachh Vidyalaya Initiative, a record number of 4,17,796 toilets were constructed in 2,61,400 schools, including 1,90,887 girls toilets in one year upto 15th August, 2015. This was achieved in collaboration with States and UTs and Corporates and PSUs.
Salient Features of Swachh Vidyalaya Puraskar 2017-18
- The methodology for the awards was evolved in consultation with UNICEF and Administrative Staff College of India , which were the Implementation and Technical partners for the awards.
- The schools voluntarily applied online through a website and mobile App for the awards.
- Schools were rated through a transparent mechanism on five broad parameters of  Water  Toilet  Hand washing with Soap  Operations and Maintenance  Behaviour Change and Capacity Building.
- Out of 52 Awardee schools, 37 schools are from rural areas and 15 from urban areas. 45 are government/government aided schools and 7 are private schools. Further, 24 are elementary and 28 are secondary/higher secondary schools. The awardee schools also include 5 Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas and 2 Navodaya Vidyalayas.
- 4 States  and 9 districts  will also be awarded with Certificate of Recognition for having maximum number of schools awarded with National Swachh Vidyalaya Puraskar.
- Awardee schools will be given an additional school grant of Rs. 50,000/- along with Certificate of Recognition.
Ministry of Textiles
Special Campaign 2.0 – “Swachhta Abhiyan” in Ministry of Textiles
The Ministry of Textiles conducted Swachhata Campaign 2.0 from 2nd October, 2022 to 31st October, 2022 with a focus on reducing pendency and record management. The campaign was organized into two phases: the preparatory phase from 14th September, 2022 to 30th September, 2022 and the implementation phase from 2nd October, 2022 to 31st October, 2022, covering various parameters for the successful execution of the cleanliness campaign. Special attention was given to field /outstation offices. Senior Officers made visit to the field offices.
Ministry of Textiles took part in the campaign by conducting Special Campaign 2.0 at 333 campaign sites, sensitizing nodal officers, identifying pendency in selected categories, discarding scrap, and managing records. The Ministry of Textiles successfully executed the campaign through enthusiastic participation, regular monitoring, and active involvement with the field offices. Moreover, campaign was made successful by the efforts of Subordinate and Attached offices and Public Sector Undertakings and Statutory Bodies.
The campaign's progress was regularly posted on the SCPDM Portal of Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances . The Ministry made enormous efforts to meet the goals identified for the campaign.
The progress of the campaign was regularly posted on the social media handles of Ministry of Textiles.
Achievement of Ministry of Textiles is as under-
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References Category
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Targets
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Achievement as on 31.10.2022
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References from MPs
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46
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37
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Parliamentary Assurance
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32
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2
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Public Grievances
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24
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22
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PMO References
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1
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1
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Files Reviewed
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30,542
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14,424
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Files weeded out
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12,242
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12,242
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E-files Closed
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697
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697
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Campaign sites
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333
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333
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Scrap Disposal 
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Rs. 44,46,467
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Public Grievances Appeal
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21
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19
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Space Freed
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48798 sq. ft
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Setting Up of Port in Maharashtra
Government of India has accorded in-principle approval to develop port at Vadhavan in Maharashtra on landlord model by a Special Purpose Vehicle  incorporated under Companies Act, 2013 with Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust  as a lead Partner.
The project is proposed to be financed through a blend of equity and debt. The SPV will provide equity and raise debt from multilateral financial institutions.
The Project has been planned to be completed in two phases. First phase is planned to be ready for operation in five years, subject to necessary statutory clearances and investment approval.
This information was given by the Minister of State for Shipping  Shri Mansukh Mandaviyain the Lok Sabha today in a written reply.
Ministry of Power
Power Minister chairs meeting on action plan on implementation of 10 GW Renewable Energy Project at Leh
Union Minister for Power and Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Shri R. K. Singh, reviewed the implementation of 10 GW Renewable Energy Project along with its evacuation plan yesterday here. Shri R. K. Mathur, Hon’ble LG, UT of Ladakh, Shri Krishan Pal Gurjar, Minister of State for Power, Secretary , Secretary  and representatives of CEA, POWERGRID, SECI, Border Roads Organisations were present in the meeting.
Recollecting the announcement of Hon’ble Prime Minister to set up 7.5 GW of Solar Park in Ladakh , Power Minister sought support of Hon’ble LG, Ladakh to sort out the land issues in setting up of 10 GW of Renewable Energy project in Ladakh at identified areas of Pang. Hon’ble LG of Ladakh assured to extend the support of UT of Ladakh for providing land for setting up of 10 GW of RE project. The required transmission system along with battery energy storage system for providing round the clock power was also reviewed.
Major outcomes of the meeting are as under:
- 20,000 acres of land at Pang would be provided immediately by UT of Ladakh for setting up of Renewable Energy Park, while availability of other 20,000 acres of land at Pang would be explored based on inputs provided by SECI.
- MNRE will send a team to Ladakh within a week to thrash out issues with support of UT administration.
- UT of Ladakh will receive revenue per annum on account of leasing of the land allocated for setting up of Renewable Energy project.
- CPSEs within MoP will undertake CSR activities for development in the region.
- 5 GW of transmission link from Pang -Kaithal  along with 12 GWh of Battery Energy Storage will provide 76% utilization of transmission capacity and would evacuate 13 GW of Renewable Energy Generation 
- Out of 12 GWh battery energy storage, about 1- 2 GWh will be developed as part of transmission element to keep the line charged during the period of no generation, while the remaining battery energy storage could be developed as part of generation element.
- POWERGRID would revise their DPR for setting up of 5 GW transmission link including 2 GWh of battery energy storage and AC system strengthening in Ladakh and Jammu & Kashmir to provide RE power within Ladakh and also to Jammu & Kashmir.
- MNRE would move a proposal for providing Central Grant for development of the above transmission link as part of Green Energy Corridor.
- The transmission link should be completed within 5 years.
Concluding the meeting, Shri R.K Singh reiterated the support of Government of India for development of UT of Ladakh.
Prime Minister's Office
PM greets people on Guru Purnima
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has greeted the people on the occasion of Guru Purnima.
"देशवासियों को गुरु पूर्णिमा की ढेरों शुभकामनाएं। जीवन को सार्थक बनाने वाले गुरुओं के प्रति सम्मान प्रकट करने का आज विशेष दिन है। इस अवसर पर सभी गुरुजनों को मेरा सादर नमन।", the Prime Minister said.
Ministry of Defence
10th meeting of Sub Committee on Military Cooperation between India & Malaysia held in New Delhi
The 10th meeting of Sub Committee on Military Cooperation between India and Malaysia was held in New Delhi on July 27, 2023. The Indian delegation was led by Joint Secretary , Ministry of Defence Shri Amitabh Prasad, while the Malaysian side was headed by Assistant Chief of Staff, Defence Operations and Training Division Maj Gen Dato' Khairul Anuar bin Abd Aziz.
During the meeting, the existing defence cooperation between the two countries was reviewed and wide-ranging discussions were held on issues of mutual interest. Both sides explored effective and practical initiatives to further expand the bilateral defence engagements. The Indian side highlighted the potential of the Indian defence industry with capacity and capability to cooperate with the Malaysian Armed Forces in its shipbuilding and maintenance plans. Both the co-chairs also deliberated on the possible outcomes for the 12th Malaysia-India Defence Cooperation Committee  meeting which will be held at the level of Defence Secretary in India in September this year.
Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to fully implement the Enhanced Strategic Partnership based on mutual trust & understanding, common interests and shared values of democracy & rule of law. The Enhanced Strategic Partnership was established during the visit of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to Malaysia in 2015.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
National Productivity Week
National Productivity Council , an autonomous registered society under Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, NPC is celebrating its 61st Foundation Day on 12th February with the theme “Circular Economy for Productivity & Sustainability”. NPC observes foundation day as Productivity Day and the National Productivity Week from February 12-18, 2019.
This year theme represents a unique opportunity for circular business model for Make à Use à Return. It presents an opportunity for long term economic prospects and regeneration of materials. Transitioning to an efficient circular economy will benefit industry and all stakeholders now and in future. The inaugural session will deliberate upon contribution of circular economy to the Government’s aim of sustainable economic growth.
At the national level function to be organised between 12th to 18th February, panel discussions by experts has been organized to deliberate on the challenges, benefits and outcomes from implementation of circular economy. It is envisaged that the session’s outcomes will be in terms of awareness and consciousness on the circular economy approaches.
Apart from celebration at New Delhi, the 13 Regional Directorate of NPC at Kolkata, Chennai, Guwahati, Bhubaneshwar and Chandigarh will organise seminars, workshop in coordination with State Governments, State PSUs and Businesses. The 23 Local Productivity Councils spread across the country are also organizing workshops.
Ministries involved in production, trade, autonomous bodies, PSUs, apex institutions especially FICCI, industry associations have also been requested to observe productivity week in a befitting manner.
The circular economy follows the principle of preservation and enhancement of natural capital by controlling finite stocks and balancing renewable resource flows. The other principles suggest optimizing of resource yields by circulating products, components, and materials at their highest utility at all times, in both technical and biological cycles.
Circular economy has the potential to increase productivity and create jobs, whilst reducing carbon emissions and preserving valuable raw materials. It provides for a way of creating value. It works by extending product life span through improved design and servicing and relocating waste from the end of the supply chain to the beginning – in effect, using resources more efficiently by using them over and over. The challenge lies in building circular economy knowledge and capacity.
To integrate circular economy principle in strategy and process, NPC has been in forefront enhancing of such efforts in enhancing productivity. Through observation of this week, it aims at collaboration with business and policy makers so as Circular Economy opportunities can be highlighted.
Ministry of Panchayati Raj
Framework for Preparation of Block Panchayat Development Plan  and District Panchayat Development Plans 
The devolution of funds to all the three tiers of Panchayats including District Panchayats under the XV Finance Commission  has necessitated a need to prepare District Panchayat Development plans which is a mandatory condition under XVFC Grants. In this context, Ministry of Panchayati Raj has developed a Framework for Preparation of Block Panchayat Development Plan  and District Panchayat Development Plans  on 28.10.2020 to Support States in preparation of the Block and District Development Plans for FY 2020-21 onwards and shared with states. Further, handholding support and capacity building & training has been provided through National Institute for Rural Development & Panchayati Raj  to stakeholders in cascade mode in preparation of Developments Plans at the Block and District level. Training has been imparted to 327 State Level Master Trainers from 34 States/ UTs for implementation of BPDP & DPDP in coordination with NIRD&PR. For preparation and monitoring of BPDP & DPDP, 27 States/UTs have set up their District Level and 15 States have set their Block Level Control Room and a total of 540 District level Control Rooms have been set up so far. To provide instant guidance to Planning Teams operating at District Level, all the States/ UTs have been advised to set-up a District level Control Room cum Project Management Unit  that serves as a mechanism for proper preparation and implementation of DPDPs. Panchayat being State subject, monitoring of the works being executed by Gram Panchayats is primarily responsibility of State Governments.
To facilitate States to monitor the progress of activities being undertaken at Gram Panchayat level, the Ministry has launched e-Gram SWARAJ , a unified tool for effective monitoring and evaluation of works taken up in the Panchayats on 24th April, 2020. The application improves reporting and tracking of Panchayat activities, providing a single interface for capturing Panchayat information. The  application strengthens and decentralizes planning process so that the development funds consumed by the Plans result in effective outcomes. The application focuses on Work Based Accounting, tracking the expenditure incurred for each of the activities proposed under the Panchayat Development Plan.
The States have been advised to issue suitable instructions to District Panchayats/ Intermediate Panchayats/ equivalent Traditional Bodies to prepare Plans and upload them on eGramSwaraj portal after due approvals so that the expenditure from the XV FC funds are incurred by them as per those plans only.
This information was given by Union Minister of State for Panchayati Raj Shri Kapil Moreshwar Patil in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Special Service and Features
Science-20  Inception Meeting to be held in Puducherry during 30th - 31st January
The Science-20  Inception Meeting is scheduled to take place in Puducherry during 30-31 January 2023. The meeting is Co-Chaired by Prof Ashutosh Sharma, President, Indian National Science Academy . Indonesia and Brazil are Troika members along with India during India’s G20 Presidency.
The S20 Engagement Group, comprising the national science academies of the G20 countries, was initiated during Germany’s Presidency in 2017. It presents policymakers with consensus-based science-driven recommendations formulated through task forces comprising international experts.
A total of 15 foreign delegates from 11 G20 countries Australia, Brazil, China, European Union, France, India, Republic of Korea, Türkiye, Russia, United Kingdom, and United States of America are participating in the Inception meeting. About 50 delegates, special invitees from various research and academic institutions across India are also participating in the Puducherry S20 Inception meeting.
India, as the President of G20, will aspire to make G20 truly “inclusive, ambitious, decisive, and action-oriented”, as exhorted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The agenda of S20 reflects this principle in the planning and use of science for inclusive and sustainable development.
The theme for Science-20 this year is Disruptive Science for Innovative and Sustainable Development. Under this broad theme, the subsequent meetings of the S20 will focus on three areas: clean energy for a greener future, universal holistic health, and connecting science to society and culture. The venues for the subsequent meetings include Agartala , Bangaram Island , and Bhopal . The final summit meeting will take place in Coimbatore .
The goal of the S20 inception meeting is to set the overarching agenda for the rest of these meetings so that detailed inputs will be provided by the scientific academies of the G20 member states.
S20 will catalyze and achieve fruitful scientific dialogue between the G20 member states and provide constructive solutions for global problems such as energy equity, healthcare and wellbeing, and making science an integral part of society. Addressing these challenges requires cross-disciplinary and multilateral scientific collaborations and global alliances.
The S20 Inception meeting shall promote and encourage fruitful scientific dialogue between the G20 member nations towards providing constructive solutions for problems such as climate change, healthcare, and making science an integral part of society and culture. The agenda for these discussions are also in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals  and the 2030 Agenda.
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
State level declamation contest on ‘Patriotism and Nation building’ was held in Kolkata
Kolkata, 21st December, 2021
The Nationwide declamation contest on ‘Patriotism and Nation building’ with the theme of sabka Saath sabka Vikas sabka Vishwas sabka Prayas was organized at Block, District and state level. The main objective of this contest is to provide youth an opportunity to exhibit their presentation skills and leadership qualities on one hand and create a mass sustainable mobilisation of youth and engage them in various Nation Building activities. Attractive prizes are there for district, state and national level winners.
Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan State Office Kolkata organised a state level declamation contest at the conference hall of state office Kolkata on 20th December . Total 23 winners in the age group of 18 to 29 years of district level declamation contest participated in this state level declamation contest. The winner of this contest shall participate in the national level declamation contest for the year 2021- 22.
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Photo Caption: - Participants delivering their declamation at state level contest on ‘Patriotism and Nation building’ organized by Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan West Bengal.
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Ministry of Defence
HAL hands over five ALHs Mk III to Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited  has handed over three Advanced Light Helicopters  Mk III to Indian Navy and two ALHs to Indian Coast Guard as part of its 16 ALHs contract during the ongoing Aero India 2021 at Air Force Station Yehalanka, Bengaluru on February 05, 2021. The helicopters were handed over by Chairman and Managing Director of HAL Shri R Madhavan to Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Karambir Singh and Director General Coast Guard Shri K Natarajan in the presence of Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh.
The ALH has clogged close to 3,00,000 cumulative flight hours and proven its mettle in versatile operations. The ALH Mk III is fitted with state-of-the-art glass cockpit and powerful Shakti engine. The contract involves integration of 19 major systems with the existing ALH MK III that include IFF MKXII & ATC Xpdr with ADS-B Out, V/UHF Communication System, Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance , SAR Homer system, Automatic Deployable Emergency Locator Transmitter , Loud Hailer, Radio altimeter, Rescue Basket, Medical Intensive Care Unit , IADS System, AFCS, Digital Video Recording System , Automatic Identification System , High Intensity Search Light , Pressure Refueling System, Control grips, EO POD Rev III, Surveillance Radar System and 12.7 mm Gun system.
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Ministry of Minority Affairs
Beneficiaries under Minority Schemes
Pradhan Mantri Virasat Ka Samvardhan  is an umbrella scheme that converges five of the existing schemes of the Ministry namely Seekho aur Kamao, USTTAD, Hamari Dharohar, Nai Roshni and Nai Manzil. It aims to benefit the target group by providing skilling, training, leadership, entrepreneurship, and education support. The scheme has been approved for implementation.
The Ministry of Minority Affairs implements Seekho Aur Kamao, and USTTAD schemes for socio-economic empowerment of minorities in the country. Seekho Aur Kamao scheme  is a placement-linked skill development scheme that was launched in September 2013 and aims to upgrade the skills of minority youth  in various modern/ traditional skills. USTTAD scheme was launched in 2015 and targets capacity building and upgrading the traditional skills of master craftsmen/ artisans from the minority communities. The details of beneficiaries of these schemes is tabulated below.
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Seekho aur Kamao
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4,68,078
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USTTAD
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23,130
- of these schemes are implemented by Project Implementing Agencies  that are empanelled by the Ministry through a transparent process by inviting RFP . It is mandatory for the PIAs to register on the NITI Aayog’s NGO Darpan Portal. To effectively track and monitor the performance, PIAs are also mandated to update scheme specific data on the Scheme portal. PIAs are required to keep biometric attendance records of the beneficiaries. The Ministry has developed a mobile application to capture direct feedback of the beneficiaries of Seekho Aur Kamao scheme. Further, training verification is also conducted by the Ministry through random telephonic calls to the beneficiaries. Fund is released to the PIAs in instalments, as per scheme guidelines, based on satisfactory reports from physical inspection/ monitoring visits conducted at the training Centres.
This information was given by the Union Minister for Minority Affairs Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
Special Service and Features
NSG Car Rally as part of Aazdi ka Amrit Mahotsav
National Security Guard  personnel who are on a car rally as part of Aazdi ka Amrit Mahotsav to mark the 75th year of India's independence, reached Chennai today.
The team which started from New Delhi on Gandhi Jayanthi , reached Chennai via Lucknow, Varanasi, Gaya, Jamshedpur, Kolkata, Bhubaneswar, Gopalpur, Vijayawada, Hyderabad and Ongole.
Colonel Umesh Rathod, who heads the team, said that they were accorded a warm welcome by the people of Tamil Nadu who received them at the State's border areas with 'Jai Hind' and 'Mahatma Gandhi Vaazhga ' chants.
Twelve officers and 35 commandos of NSG are part of this rally. Colonel Umesh Rathod said they visited cities and villages on their route and learnt the cultures and traditions of people in various parts of the country.
The team, which would leave for Bengaluru from Chennai, would reach Delhi via Mumbai and Ahmedabad by covering a total distance of around 7,500 kms, Colonel Rathod informed.